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- Integrated Marketing Communications - 5 Primary Communication Tools - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Kym Moore,Communication is always one of the most important and vital strategic areas of an organization's success. You can have the best or most innovative products or services, but if your internal and external communications are weak, then the demand for your products or services raises a personal flag ...
Views: 29983(3 votes) - *** Different Small Business Opportunities Available Online - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dr. Mary WatersBusiness is obviously a much better option than working on a regular job. On a regular job, you are compelled to spend at least nine hours a day and also obey the various rules and regulations, even though you do not like them. Now funding is the most important part of any business and it is ...
Views: 26028(3 votes) - *** Small Business Marketing Tips – Effective Ways to Get Success! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Dr. Mary WatersA proper marketing plan is the key to the success for any type of business. In a small business, it is even more challenging because the funds and the time are limited. The efficient use of the available budget along with a good strategy will take a small business a long way. The marketing plan ...
Views: 21703(5 votes) - The Importance of Using the Right Tools - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Patrick ThompsonEveryone has heard the saying; “the right tool for the right job”, and “you are only as good as your tools.” These sayings are very true when it comes to the choice and use of tools. The quality of the tools that you choose to use are as important as the tools themselves when it comes to work ...
Views: 16837 - 5 Keys to Successful Seminar Promotion - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Jenny HambyYou've booked a hotel meeting room and picked a seminar topic. Then it hits you: You have a lot of money on the line ... and no idea how to fill the seminar seats. Use these five tips to get started on the path of successful seminar promotion. 1. Target your best prospects. The world is a ...
Views: 14415(3 votes) - Appointment Setting Cold Calling Scripts to Grow Your Small Business Sales - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Stephen CraineAppointment setting cold calling scripts will help you to make sales appointments that will benefit your small business by using a sales appointment process as a base for your call. If you are making sales appointments for your business now and getting it wrong, it’s costing you time and money, ...
Views: 13772(2 votes) - *** How Important is Budgeting for Small Businesses? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dr. Mary WatersBudgeting is an integral part of business so no matter what kind of business it is, you will need a good budget. You can consult with the accountant or the business manager on the previous year’s expenditures. You can also arrange a board meeting to discuss managing your sales and expenses by ...
Views: 13233(1 vote) - *** Small Business Startup - Not Small in Earnings! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Dr. Mary WatersWhat is small business Startup? Setting up a business is always a meticulous work that requires precise and detailed knowledge of all aspects. Every business that grows large at present was actually a small business in the past. A small business startup can take you to great heights if it is ...
Views: 12547(1 vote) - Advantages or Disadvantages of Automatic Voltage Stabilizer - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Riki MorkalThere are many more than just one type of voltage regulator stabilizer that is available on the market today. This specific device was created in the event that stabilization was needed to be brought to an unstable voltage fluctuation. The main reason as to why there is a fluctuation in the ...
Views: 11799 - How To Identify The Target Market For Your Pet Sitting Business - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Danielle ChonodyHow To Identify The Target Market for Your Pet Sitting Business What Is a Target Market? A target market is simply the group of people that you aim to have as clients for your products or services. In regards to the pet sitting business, it’s those people whose pets you want to sit for and ...
Views: 9866 - The Five Types Of Burglars - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Jesse EvansThere are five basic types of burglars: Opportunity, Smashers, Prowlers and Targeted and Complete Burglars. The best way to prevent theft, whether from any type of Burglar, is to have a Security System and to use it. Opportunity Burglars This type of Thief will search for theft opportunities ...
Views: 9600 - The 30-Second Speech: Can You Describe What You Do? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinSomething I have all of my coaching clients do, no matter what coaching program we're working on, is to develop what Thomas Leonard called, "The Elevator Speech". What he meant by this statement was that you have 30 seconds to describe what you do in a way that is not only easy to understand but ...
Views: 9544(3 votes) - Writing a Speaker Proposal That Gets Noticed - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Wendi McNeillOh yes, the speaker proposal.... You ask yourself, "Where do I start?", "How do I create a proposal that will get noticed out of hundreds of proposals?" Lost in confusion and frustration, you toss together a simple, plain ol' proposal in hopes it will catch the eye of the hiring party. No, no, ...
Views: 9386 - ***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Doug StaneartEarly in my career, I volunteered to speak at local business events in my hometown, and I began to build a reputation for myself as a pretty good speaker. One of the vice-presidents for a big national financial planning firm saw me speak at a couple of events, and he pulled me aside after one ...
Views: 9230(6 votes) - Closing the Sale: Big Mistakes that Cause Your Customers to Buy from Someone Else - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Doug StaneartClosing the sale can be one of the trickiest parts of the selling process if you make a few mistakes. You’ve worked really hard to get tons of new people looking at your website and all of those great leads start flowing in. Now the most important part takes place. You have to turn those ...
Views: 9098(4 votes) - Small Businesses Turn Leads into Sales by Responding Quickly - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Doug StaneartThe key for a small business to turn leads into sales is speed. When people look for information, products, or solutions on the internet, they want instant gratification. If they have to wait for you to send back an email or wait for a phone call from you, you’ve probably already lost them. ...
Views: 8834(2 votes) - Hydraulic Jacks - Construction And Working - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Sher Bahadur ThapaA jack is a mechanical device which uses a screw thread or a hydraulic cylinder to lift heavy loads or apply great linear forces. The most common forms of jacks available in the market are Scissor car jacks, House jacks, Hydraulic jacks, Pneumatic jacks and Strand jacks that are extensively used ...
Views: 8702 - The Best Way to Approach New Clients - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Stephanie WardAs a business owner you know the kinds of clients you want. Why not go one step further and make a list of actual companies you would like to have as clients? Then, get clear about who it is you want to contact within each company. What position does the person hold? Is it the owner? Is it ...
Views: 8639(1 vote) - ***Promote Your Small Business as a Big Business - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Doug StaneartAfter the initial “start up struggles” when I first created my company, I began to start to get phone calls and emails out of the blue from people wanting to come and work for my trendy, up and coming company. One was from a pretty successful entrepreneur in Orlando, Rick Highsmith, who had ...
Views: 8630(2 votes) - TOP 10 Ways to Get Ahead in Life - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Kris CavanaughIn this very competitive marketplace, everyone is looking to get ahead. For myself, my clients and most people - I don’t mean at the expense and failure of others. I am talking about using the untapped resources and opportunities within and around you, and propelling yourself to where you WANT ...
Views: 8050(2 votes) - Three Types Of Plumbing Systems - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from larissa aldenIn today’s world many people know that plumbing is an important part of the construction of the building and without plumbing a house is considered incomplete, however, many people do not even know the basic about the plumbing. Very few people try to find or understand the different basics of ...
Views: 7298 - The Impact of Communications - Marketing, Business, Behavior and Culture - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Kym Moore,In order to comprehend the impact of communication within your organization, members must understand that this particular element of your marketing mix is used to deliver advertising messages and assist target audiences and customers to make purchases. Communication builds a relationship with ...
Views: 7169(1 vote) - How to Write Compelling Workshop Descriptions - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Michele McGrewFor lots of spiritual practitioners, writing marketing copy can be a downright painful process. You know that you can deliver a great workshop, but how do you put that in words to create marketing copy that will actually get people in the door? Relax, there's a simple formula you can use to ...
Views: 6678 - The Relationship Between The Interior And Exterior - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from norah edwardThe inner space of a structure and the exterior façade of the same structure are two completely different entities co existing with each both, having a inter relation collaboration of sorts. Like many other things in the universe, these two also go hand in hand. In architecture, you would come ...
Views: 6511 - Why High School Reunions Suck - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Michuele SandersHigh school reunions usually suck. The only people who think they don't suck are people who have never attended one. They are like people that have never fought in a war, who tell you how great and necessary war is. Though it pains me to admit it, high school reunions are also useful in some ...
Views: 6467 - Defining Your Pet Sitting Business Unique Selling Proposition - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Danielle ChonodyA unique selling proposition, or unique selling point, is a marketing device intended to make your pet sitting business stand out to your target market. It’s the real or perceived benefit that convinces your target market to invest in your service. For pet sitters, it’s crucial to define your ...
Views: 6438 - What do Monkeys, Lions, Elephants and Dolphins have to do with marketing? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Helen DowlingAbout a year ago now, I went along to a presentation on sales. The presenter advised us to think about people’s personalities when selling as four key animals – Monkeys, Lions, Dolphins and Elephants. Although all of us have a mixture of these personalities within us, we’re all dominated by one ...
Views: 6236 - The Importance of Marketing in a Start Up - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Cynthia KocialskiToday’s investors are not interested in funding start-ups that don’t know how, where, and to whom to sell their products or services. Start-ups need a marketing plan. What is marketing and how does it relate to business development and sales? Marketing is not sales. Marketing tells people about ...
Views: 6190(13 votes) - ***What Do All the Most Successful People Have In Common? ...Mind Power! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Dawn AbrahamHave you ever wondered if there was a common thread in all successful people? I have and through my own direct experience, I found that mind power is the number one reason why most people succeed at anything. One person that I was able to observe up close and personal was my ...
Views: 5734(2 votes) - The World’s Oldest Watch Manufacturer Stays on Top by Constantly Innovating - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Geoff FickeOne of life’s great pleasures is travel. The opportunity to view distant lands, experience new food and drink, sample exotic cultures and meet local citizens is always rewarding. One of my most prized experiences when I visit any new land is to sample local produce, manufactured goods and learn ...
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Views: 5226 - 10 tips to design the Perfect Outdoor Banner - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Sorted MediaIf you are thinking about using outdoor banners to advertise a product or service the following tips will ensure your design is more effective. Firstly, an outdoor banner can come in many different sizes. The size required depends on the location you want to place it. If you expect your ...
Views: 5183 - A Business Plan To Make Money With Affiliate Marketing - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Stavros GeorgiadisAre you prepared to dig deeper into your affiliate marketing strategies? Once you've joined the program that fits your situation, you'll want to build your customer base, and increase the reach of your marketing efforts to more potential customers. Use the tips in this piece in order to ...
Views: 5111(1 vote) - An Exclusivity Strategy Can Be Crucial To Successful Brand Marketing - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Many of the inventors and entrepreneurs we deal with in our consumer product marketing business approach us with dreams of selling product to the masses. This can be lucrative and a proper launch strategy in cases where all of the stars in the galaxy line up properly. How ...
Views: 5097 - Use Your Email Signature - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from John KilbrideThe email signature is that little piece of information found on the bottom of professional emails which communicates the contact details of the sender — your critical business details. If you are using email for business, then you should have a branded email signature. For better or worse, ...
Views: 5043(11 votes) - Top 5 Pet Sitting Business Marketing Mistakes - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Danielle ChonodyAn effective marketing strategy for your pet sitting business is worth its weight in gold. It can mean the difference between long term success, steady profits and cash flow, and a business which can sustain itself during economic slow periods. Marketing is in effect the fuel that drives your ...
Views: 4896 - Winning Share of Heart with your Customers: Learn Six Ways. - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Karl DumasLove comes in many forms … loyalty, adoration, appreciation, passion, trust, and sacrifice. Why do some companies earn true love from their customers while others must settle for just being liked? How do you move from indifference to interest to likability to lasting love in a business ...
Views: 4824(2 votes) - How Crap Machine Works - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from sarina lissaWhen you feel that your airway is collapsing, it is the time that you are in need of a crap machine for the relaxation of your muscles at night. Continuous positive airway pressure therapy is used in this treatment as it increases the pressure of air on the passage and avoids collapse. So it is ...
Views: 4715 - Why The Niche Newspaper is Thriving - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Greg BakerThe niche newspaper is one that is specific to a particular market, business, or company. While the daily subscription newspaper is being replaced with news from the internet, a niche newspaper is bringing in clients, customers, and revenue. Read on to find out why! A MORE POWERFUL MESSAGE ...
Views: 4682 - Why I Avoid Anyone Who Owns a Schnitzel Dog - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Jertri HayesThere are many free online girl games, one that is currently the rage has a cat chasing a Chihuahua. People playing the game can be the cat or they can be the dog. There's also a phone rendition of the game that women often play while their children throw knives at each other in the other room, ...
Views: 4670 - If You're Not Having Fun, You're Not Doing it Right! - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Jennifer AllanWho says that your career can’t be profitable and a heck of a lot of fun? Not me. In fact, as a real estate broker and trainer, I proclaim that the more fun you have selling real estate, the more real estate you will sell! Okay, sure, that sounds nice, Jennifer, but what do you mean exactly? ...
Views: 4659 - NFL Football Logo History of the Legendary and Prominent NFL Shield - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Tammy BeckerThe well-known and renowned NFL shield has certainly made a name for itself in the sports world. The crest is not just a representation of the team but also a symbol for victory, glory, aggression, loyalty and celebration. It is a symbol that has united football fans from all over the country ...
Views: 4475 - Types of Electrical Appliances We Use Daily - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from jenney dicoustaThe significant role played by a number of electrical appliances in our daily lives is quite undeniable. Man is undoubtedly dependent on different types of home and kitchen appliances like air conditioners, LCD TVs, heaters, vacuum cleaners, coolers and so forth. All these gadgets are known ...
Views: 4431 - Marketing Your Wraps & Scrubs - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Dana Pharant RMTSo, you have just taken a course on how to safely and effectively apply a wrap and or scrub for your clients. Now what? It is time to get the word out to get the clients in. You will want to make use of all your avenues for marketing whenever you add new services to your menu such as scrubs ...
Views: 4371(2 votes) - Catering Equipments - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Christina XioRunning a business organization competently is not that easy job for any person. It may become difficult to gain wanted amount of money of in business without using proper strategies. Some important matters while starting a business you require to keep in your mind. There is a great idea about ...
Views: 4331 - List Of Small Business Ideas: 3 Unique Business Ideas That Could Explode Your Income - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Michael LeeThese days, small-scale entrepreneurs are quickly gaining ground and popularity. If you really want to start your own business, take a look at the list of small business ideas in this article and you might just find one that is ideal for you. Putting up a business can be a little daunting, ...
Views: 4329(2 votes) - Make a Cartoon Logo of Yourself without a Cartoon Logo Maker - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Tammy BeckerCartoons are one of the most appealing and eye catching things. They make us forget the woes of the world and take us back to the time of innocence and laughter. Besides that, comic images are also very flexible when it comes to originality and innovation and can convey the right message with ...
Views: 4305 - 10 Steps for Taking Advantage of Technology to Grow Your Practice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanIt is more important than ever before that our businesses embrace technology if we want to grow during this down economic time. Many business owners and corporations look for that one key idea or system that's going to take their business to the next level. However, it's been my experience ...
Views: 4204(1 vote) - The Linguist and Social Media: Promotion through Twitter - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Suzanne DeliscarSocial media is here to stay, with its usage spanning across all industries. The languages industry is slowly but surely taking advantage of this vehicle, and individual freelancers should be no exception. This article provides the steps to be taken in using the Twitter medium to enhance a ...
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